The average train between Newport and Birmingham NEC takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 59m. There is a train service every few hours from Newport to Birmingham NEC. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Newport and Birmingham NEC. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Newport is at 9:59 PM which arrives into Birmingham NEC at 12:54 AM. All services require a transfer at Birmingham New Street and take an average of 2h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Newport to Birmingham NEC. However, there are services departing from Newport station and arriving at Birmingham NEC station via Birmingham New Street. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 11m.
Newport to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, depart from Newport (S Wales) station.
Newport to Birmingham NEC train services, operated by Cross Country, arrive at Birmingham New Street station.
Book your Newport to Birmingham NEC train tickets online with Cross Country and West Midlands Trains.
The distance between Newport and Birmingham NEC is 130.1 km. The road distance is 168 km.
Cross Country operates a train from Newport (S Wales) to Birmingham New Street hourly. Tickets cost £50–75 and the journey takes 1h 45m.